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The first scientific conference of the Department of Cardiology, entitled “Cardio Shams,” was launched at the Faculty of Medicine, at Ain Shams University, under the patronage of Prof. Ali Al-Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of University Hospitals, and in the presence of Prof. Tariq Youssef, Executive Director of Ain Shams University Hospitals, Prof. Nireen Okasha, Head of the Department of Cardiology at the Faculty, Prof. Hisham Al-Anwar, Director of Ain Shams Specialized Hospital, Prof. Nabil Farag, President of the Egyptian Heart Association, Prof. Adel Al-Atrabi, former President of the Association, Prof. Mohamed Atef, President of the Conference and Head of Catheterization at the Specialized Hospital, with the active participation of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the Faculty and a group of senior specialists.

The inaugural conference aimed to support the continuing medical education system and keep pace with the rapid scientific advancements in cardiology, reaffirming Ain Shams University's leading role in enriching scientific research and improving healthcare services for citizens according to the latest international standards.

The conference commenced with intensive scientific sessions that combined cardiology and surgery, featuring extensive discussions on the latest interventional techniques that enhance treatment success rates and improve patients' quality of life. This reflected the high level of integration and professional collaboration among the various departments within the faculty.

The conference also witnessed a significant leap forward in training through the organization of advanced workshops focused on the practical skills required for complex cardiac catheterizations and arterial endoscopy techniques. This was complemented by scientific competitions among residents and teaching assistants to foster innovation and keep them abreast of the latest field developments.

Participation was not limited to Ain Shams University alone; it extended to include a host of experts from other Egyptian universities, along with representatives from the Health Insurance Authority, the Military Medical Academy, and the Police Academy. This broad participation transformed the conference into a comprehensive national platform for exchanging expertise and unifying medical perspectives among various academic, military, and healthcare institutions in Egypt.

The conference addressed the most prominent issues and recent recommendations in the field of cardiology. A range of complex and intricate clinical cases were presented, sparking rich scientific discussion on the diversity of treatment strategies. This fostered an atmosphere of critical analysis and constructive competition among the various participating medical schools. At the conclusion of the event, experts agreed on a set of strategic recommendations aimed at enhancing academic and clinical performance. Foremost among these was the necessity of strict adherence to the latest international guidelines in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, particularly high-risk cases, along with expanding the use of advanced endoscopic imaging techniques to ensure accurate assessment and the success of catheterization interventions.

The conference also emphasized in its concluding recommendations the importance of activating the "Heart Team Approach" when making treatment decisions for patients with multiple arteries and valves, to ensure the selection of the optimal treatment path—whether conservative, interventional, or surgical—that prioritizes the patient's best interests.

The conference concluded its recommendations by stressing the need to continue organizing advanced workshops to train young professionals in complex techniques, while strengthening scientific and training collaborations between cardiology departments at Egyptian universities and teaching hospitals. This aims to unify perspectives and elevate the research and professional standards of cardiology in Egypt.